The PA Resources Council is now accepting entries for the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, an annual statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap unusual or eye-catching images of litter across the Commonwealth.

The deadline for entries is October 31.

The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.

The contest is open to Pennsylvania amateur photographers only.

Entries will be judged on six criteria; 1. anti-litter message, 2. originality, 3. photographic technique, 4. quality of photo, 5. originality of title and 6. severity of the litter.

A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through Grade 12). Four additional prizes will be awarded with second place winners receiving $250 and third place $100 in each group.

The photos must be taken in Pennsylvania by Commonwealth residents.

All entries (including digital) must include: 1. entrant’s name, 2. address, 3. email address, 4. telephone number, 5. title given to photo, 6. location of litter site and 7. how you learned of the contest.

For student submissions, age, grade and school name must also be provided. Photos submitted without all the above will be disqualified!

Photos will not be returned and may be used by PRC at their discretion.

Send entries (limit five per person, no smaller than 4x6 and no larger than 8x10) to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, East Office, 1521 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063.

High resolution digital submissions may be sent to lensonlitter@prc.org, or entered via the online entry form found on the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest webpage.

Questions may be directed to lensonlitter@prc.org.

We welcome any person, business or organization interested in becoming a sponsor to join us in this effort to fight litter blight.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook.  Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.  Click Here to support their work.

PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.  PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns, watershed and other initiatives.

(Photos: 2023 Student First Place - "Natural Grown Couch” by Jason Joniec of Millersville; Adult First Place- “Let’s Not Walk Away From Trash” by Jason Bye of Pittsburgh.)

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[Posted: January 3, 2024]

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